Definitions related to lobbying amended, and certain lobbyist communications made exempt from disclosure requirements.

HF 2105 amends Minnesota's lobbying laws to exempt certain confidential or privileged communications from disclosure requirements. The bill modifies the definition of "lobbyist" in Minnesota Statutes §10A.01, specifying that lobbyists are not required to disclose such communications. This directly affects registered lobbyists who engage in confidential discussions, such as those involving legal advice or sensitive client strategies. The change reduces transparency for these specific communications while maintaining existing registration thresholds for lobbyists.